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Midland Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta marginata

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45.4061, -75.5177

Field Notes

Description:

Olive to black carapace with red or dark orange markings on the marginal scutes, as well as red & yellow stripes on the head & neck.

Habitat:

Roadside close to a marsh area of a large bog.

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Comments (2)
suzmonk
Turtles ... they always look like they could use some Chapstick. Great shot, great moment. And you full-length on the ground, I'm guessing?

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Turtle Crisis - Ontario

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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